Death toll increases to 18 from Eaton fire after medical examiner discovers human remains

The death toll from the Eaton fire increased by one after investigators discovered human remains in Altadena, the county Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday, April 2.

A six-person team with the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner responded to the 900 block of Boston Street, near Lake Avenue, to investigate potential human remains.

After the discovery, at least 18 people are confirmed to have died in the Eaton fire that ripped through Altadena and Pasadena in January.